(Red Capgum)

The large, colorful budcaps and flower clusters of this small multi-trunked tree from Western Australia make it one of the few of its tribe worth growing for its blooms. Appearing most abundantly in summer and fall but sporadically at other seasons, the cross-shaped red buds split open to reveal showy clusters of bristly lemon-yellow flowers that resemble shaving brushes. Large reddish-brown seed capsules follow the flowers. They make an interesting addition to flower arrangements. The willowy,...

(Cidergum)

Native to the relatively chilly climes of Tasmania, this upright, medium-sized tree is valued not only for its handsome evergreen foliage but also for its remarkable cold hardiness. The silvery round foliage of juvenile plants shimmers in the landscape, and works wonderfully in cut flower arrangements. Mature trees bear dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Small white flowers in spring and summer contrast nicely with the leaves. The beautiful smooth bark is gray or chalk-white mottled with orange, pink,...

(Cidergum, Silver Drop Eucalyptus)

Native to the relatively chilly climes of Tasmania, this upright, medium-sized tree is valued not only for its handsome evergreen foliage but also for its remarkable cold hardiness. The silvery round foliage of juvenile plants shimmers in the landscape, and works wonderfully in cut flower arrangements. Mature trees bear dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Small white flowers in spring and summer contrast nicely with the leaves. The beautiful smooth bark is gray or chalk-white mottled with orange, pink,...

(Yellow Gum)

A fast growing tree that tolerates heavy soil, this rugged Australian native is a real problem solver for gardens where winters are relatively mild. From winter into summer it bears shaggy, cream or pink, skirt-shaped flowers in groups of three. They stand out nicely against the gray-green, lance-shaped adult leaves, which droop attractively from the slightly pendulous branches. The gray outer bark sheds to reveal an irregular patchwork of yellow, white, and blue gray, which blends beautifully with...

(Red Flowering Gum)

A compact, often multi-trunked version of white ironbark eucalyptus, this rugged Australian native is an excellent tree for smaller yards where winters are mild. From winter into summer it bears shaggy, cream or pink, skirt-shaped flowers in groups of three. They stand out nicely against the glossy dark-green, lance-shaped adult leaves, which droop attractively from the slightly pendulous branches. The cup-shaped green seed capsules are relatively large. The gray outer bark sheds to reveal an irregular...

(Red Flowering Gum)

A compact, red-flowered selection of a beautiful Australian tree, 'Rosea' is an excellent choice for smaller yards where winters are mild. From winter into summer it bears shaggy, rosy-red, skirt-shaped flowers in groups of three. They stand out nicely against the glossy dark-green, lance-shaped adult leaves, which droop attractively from the slightly pendulous branches. The cup-shaped green seed capsules are relatively large. This small, typically multi-trunked tree has gray outer bark that sheds...

(Coolibah Tree)

This large, evergreen tree is native to Northern Australia. The wood is extremely hard and difficult to work with but is excellent for firewood and makes long-lasting fence posts. Its trunk may be single or multi-stemmed and is often crooked. Rough, gray, platy and furrowed bark lines the trunk and adds landscape interest. The gray-green to blue-green leaves are long, lance-shaped and highly aromatic. They are flattened, smooth and flutter in the breeze. The flower clusters are grouped in branched...

(Nichol's Willow-leaved Peppermint)

A tidy small to medium-sized tree with handsome evergreen foliage, this native of eastern Australia makes an excellent specimen for lawns and streets. Occurring over a small area of New South Wales, it often forms a rather sparsely branched tree in the wild. In fertile garden soil it grows more rapidly and densely.

The horizontal to drooping, gray to gray-green branches bear narrow pendulous gray-green to pale green leaves that smell of peppermint when bruised. New leaves are purple-tinged....

(Ghost Eucalyptus)

This pale-trunked eucalyptus from central, northern and western Australia is also one of the best for arid regions such as the Southwest United States. There (and in other dry, mild-winter climates) it forms an upright, slightly arching, medium-sized tree whose chalk-white bark gleams in the landscape, especially at twilight. The bright green, lance-shaped, pendulous leaves nicely complement the bark. The leaves flutter in the slightest breeze. The flowers and fruits are insignificant.

This sun-loving,...

(Silver Dollar Gumtree)

Its cool blue-green juvenile foliage and moderate size make this Southeast Australian native a popular choice for home landscapes. A medium-sized, upright, evergreen tree with somewhat ascending, often arching branches, it has round silvery leaves when young. More mature specimens bear oval gray-green leaves. Both types sometimes occur on the same tree, providing added visual interest. The aromatic, colorful foliage is popular in cut flower arrangements. Clusters of small white fuzzy flowers appear...